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Work stress can have massive impact on life expectancy

08-Sep-2015

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Meta-study carried out by Harvard Business School and Stanford University analyzed 228 different studies.

Over 40% increase in mortality for those with low job control.

Working long hours results in 19% increase in mortality.

Worse than regular exposure to secondhand smoke.

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Harvard Business School (HBS)

Graduate business school of Harvard University.

Health Affairs

Leading publication of health policy and health services research on health reform, health care costs, and health system innovations.

Stanford University

Private research university, one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions

University of Minnesota

Public Research university.

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